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Sleep and Society

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In this module, you will explore how attitudes and behaviours to sleep have changed over time and across cultures, and the broad impact of sleep and sleep disorders in society.

 

  • This module will aim to enable students:
  • To understand the history and development of sleep medicine and circadian science
  • To understand how attitudes and sleep behaviours have changed overtime, and across cultures
  • To understand medico-legal aspects of sleep medicine and sleep medicine practice, with regard to criminal and occupational law
  • To understand the broad impact of sleep, sleep deprivation and sleep disorders in society at large, from interpersonal functioning through to policy and institutional practices
  • To be aware of the direct and indirect cost of sleep disruption and disorder and the cost-effectiveness of recommended treatments and policy

 

This module usually takes place April-June (of Year 2 for MSC/PGDip students)

How to apply

You will be expected to use the same guidelines as for the PgDip in Sleep Medicine.  

Applications must be received at least six weeks before the start of each module

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